Forensic Nursing Schools
In Washington, Pennsylvania
There is only one forensic nursing school in Washington for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the forensic nursing academic community in Washington, and the future trends. Academia in forensic nursing includes forensic nursing training at the forensic nursing certificate level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Washington Vs. Pennsylvania Forensic Nursing Employment
Washington | 2,370 |
Pennsylvania | 13,110 |
Exactly 2,370 of Pennsylvania's 13,110 forensic nursing professionals work in Washington. Between 2006 and 2010, in Washington, there has been a 11% decline in the number of forensic nursing professionals. Overall employment in Washington has increased.
Washington Vs. Pennsylvania Forensic Nursing employment growth
14,320 | 14,590 | 13,910 | 12,730 | 13,110 |
2,660 | 2,680 | 2,770 | 2,460 | 2,370 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Grey: Pennsylvania
- Dark Yellow: Washington
Forensic Nursing VS. All professions salaries in Washington
$63,810 | $63,200 | $67,835 | $69,005 | $73,310 |
$36,700 | $38,190 | $40,030 | $41,450 | $42,510 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Forensic Nursing in Washington
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Washington
In Washington, salaries for forensic nursing professionals have increased. In 2010 Washington forensic nursing professionals earned an average yearly salary of $73,310. The average salary for forensic nursing professionals in Washington was $63,810 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Washington.
Salary percentiles for Forensic nursing professionals in Washington
10th percentile |
$40,040 |
25th percentile |
$56,180 |
50th percentile |
$70,105 |
75th percentile |
$84,470 |
90th percentile |
$112,260 |
Forensic nursing professionals in Washington earn a median salary of $70,105 per year. The 10% of forensic nursing professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $40,040 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 180% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Forensic nursing professionals and related professions in Washington
BSN |
$61,250 |
Forensic Nursing |
$73,310 |
Forensic nursing professional salaries in Washington are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Forensic Nursing schools in Washington
Many of Washington's forensic nursing professionals are graduates of the only accredited forensic nursing school in the city.
Forensic Nursing Programs Offered In Washington
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
Total | 1 |
Washington's forensic nursing school offers one forensic nursing degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Forensic Nursing Degrees In Washington
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
51 |
Total | 51 |
Approximately 51 students completed forensic nursing courses in 2010.